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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Legal Battles Over Jurisdiction in Indian Country: A Case Study
- Date:
- 1979-05-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Potawatomi Tribe, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Title: Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding C.E.T.A. Program Administration
- Date:
- 1979-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_31_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congress Member James R. Jones and Ginger Evans Regarding Her Parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary
- Date:
- 1979-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Defending Tribal Sovereignty: A Letter to Congressman Jones from the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1979-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Resolution 79-8: Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma Opposes Legislation Affecting Indian Country Jurisdiction
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Amendment of Public Law 280: A Letter to Congressman James Jones
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1979-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs and Congressman James R. Jones regarding a proposal to revise the Nursery Stock, Plants, and Seed Quarantine and regulations (7 U.S.C. 319.37 et seq.
- Date:
- 1979-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Paula Unruh Collection
- Title:
- Reflections on Patriotism, Freedom and Equality: A Sermon by Rev. Wishard Lemons
- Date:
- 1979-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Changes to Federal Day Care Regulations and Public Involvement in Decision-Making Process
- Date:
- 1979-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["U.S. Attorney Larry Patton disagrees with the ruling by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals that gave the federal government exclusive jurisdiction over crimes committed on Indian allotment lands. The ruling affects the prosecution of a murder case at the Chilocco Indian School. Patton's office is researching the case and may assist in a petition for rehearing. The ruling complicates the jurisdictional issues, especially in cases involving juveniles. The ruling has caused a snag in the trial of Carlton Matthew Grass, a 16-year-old charged with murder at Chilocco Indian School. Some legal experts criticize the delay in deciding whether to prosecute Grass Carl Albert in federal court. Patton is urged to make a decision and address Carl Albert the legal complications arising from the ruling."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_011_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Battles Over Jurisdiction in Indian Country: A Case Study")
![["The document is a series of correspondences and documents related to the implementation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) program for FY 1979. It includes a thank you letter, a letter from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Council endorsing Mid America Consulting Service for technical assistance, a prospectus of the consulting service, a resume of Bill Andrews who established the consulting service, and his experience in urban renewal and community development. Andrews has experience in administering various grant programs and is an active member of housing and redevelopment organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0000-Labor,%20CETA,%20Cheyenne-Arapaho%20Tribe,%201979,%201983-1984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_1_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding C.E.T.A. Program Administration")
![["Ginger Evans wrote to United States Representative James R. Jones asking for a congratulatory message for her parent's 50th wedding anniversary. Jones sent a message for Evans to present to her parents and also sent a separate message directly to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans congratulating them on their anniversary. Evans requested this as part of a card shower she was planning for her parents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_31_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congress Member James R. Jones and Ginger Evans Regarding Her Parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary")
![["The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are opposed to legislation that would place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They believe this would contradict the rights, responsibilities, and authorities of Indian tribal governments. They are requesting that this planned legislation be discarded and that the rights and jurisdictional authorities of Indian tribal governments in Oklahoma be reaffirmed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Tribal Sovereignty: A Letter to Congressman Jones from the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma")
![["The Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, led by Chief Rodney P. Arnette, opposes any Federal Congressional action that would affect the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma. They believe that full assumption of law enforcement responsibilities by the Federal government and tribes would result in increased protection for residents of Indian Country. They assert that giving the state jurisdiction over these lands would be a violation of tribal sovereignty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution 79-8: Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma Opposes Legislation Affecting Indian Country Jurisdiction")
![["The Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is writing to Congressman James Jones to oppose a bill that would place Indian Country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They are requesting that the Congressman review their tribal resolution and oppose any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country without tribal consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Amendment of Public Law 280: A Letter to Congressman James Jones")
![["The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is concerned about a bill that would amend Public Law 280 to place Indian country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. They have sent a resolution outlining their position to Congressman James Jones and are requesting his opposition to any Federal Congressional action affecting the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma without tribal consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Jurisdictional%20Question%20Regarding%20Indian%20Territory%20in%20Oklahoma,%201979%20-%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Tribal Sovereignty: Opposing Federal Action on Jurisdictional Status in Oklahoma")
![["Letter from the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs, Mr. Joseph Deputy Administrator Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs, and Congressman James R. Jones regarding a proposal to revise the Nursery Stock, Plants, and Seed Quarantine and regulations (7 U.S.C. 319.37 et seq."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0000-Agriculture,%20Animal%20and%20Plant%20Health%20Inspection%20Service,%201973-1979/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine Programs and Congressman James R. Jones regarding a proposal to revise the Nursery Stock, Plants, and Seed Quarantine and regulations (7 U.S.C. 319.37 et seq.")
![["Rev. Wishard Lemons gave a sermon on patriotism and sacrifice, inspired by a visit to Corregidor and the American National Cemetery in Manila. He emphasized the importance of standing up for one's country and being willing to fight and sacrifice for it. He also discussed the importance of truth and the dangers of half-truths in society, using examples such as the misinterpretation of equality and the consequences of dishonesty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0000%20%20-%20Connally,%20John-Campaign%20of%201980,%20undated,%201978-1980/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on Patriotism, Freedom and Equality: A Sermon by Rev. Wishard Lemons")
![["The document informs day care providers about the Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Federal Interagency Day Care Requirements, which will affect all day care centers and home day care programs receiving federal assistance. The regulations are more lenient than previous proposals and cover various issues such as nutrition, health, safety, and caregiver qualifications. Providers are encouraged to review the proposals in the Federal Register, submit comments by September 21, and attend regional hearings. The document provides contact information for submitting comments and attending hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Changes to Federal Day Care Regulations and Public Involvement in Decision-Making Process")